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In China, heartbroken women are spending thousands on online relationship coaches who promise quick solutions to win back their exes
A 28-year-old woman, identified only as Wan, paid 3,500 yuan (RM2,200) for a one-month coaching plan after a breakup left her in deep emotional distress.
The coach claimed to have a 90% success rate, instructing Wan to follow a strict 21-day "no contact" rule while revamping her social media profile.
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Image via cottonbro studioWan followed every instruction, but the plan backfired when her former boyfriend blocked her on his messaging app
When she questioned the coach, the agency refused to take responsibility, instead offering an upgraded mentor package for 9,800 yuan (RM6,000).
Another client reportedly spent 20,000 yuan (RM13,000) on a tailored programme in an attempt to convince her ex-husband to reconcile.
Driven by social pressures, millions search online hashtags like #getbacktogether, fuelling an explosion of counselling services across China
According to South China Morning Post, the number of psychological counselling firms has grown from 18,000 in 2016 to 160,000 today, leading to thousands of consumer complaints over predatory practices.
While vulnerable individuals fall for quick fixes, experts observe that clients are gradually learning to prioritise self-worth over forced relationships.
